The hydropower plant with an installed capacity of around 28MW is located in the US state of Idaho.
The company will supply REguard water lubricated face type seals with integrated pressurized interface management system (PIMS) to GE Renewable Energy, which is in turn responsible for the modernization of the two horizontal turbine runners on the Kaplan turbines at the project.
Wärtsilä’s PIMS is claimed to monitor, record and analyze performance data in real time, reducing operational downtime and increasing the time between maintenance periods.
Wärtsilä consulting engineer Simon Thompson said: "We have an ongoing relationship with the Bureau and with GE Renewable Energy, and this project marks a significant milestone for us in terms of business development.
"Since visiting the Minidoka plant, we have been able to specifically tailor our product to offer the best solution possible in terms of performance improvement and reduced through life costs."
In October last year, Wärtsilä expanded into a new market segment, offering of seals, bearings and associated solutions to hydropower installations and industrial plants.
Wärtsilä’s hydro & industrial services offering targets the specific needs of hydropower, tidal energy and offshore wind installations as well as mining, paper, oil & gas, water management and power generation industries.
Image: Minidoka hydropower plant. Photo: courtesy of US Bureau of Reclamation.
